Lewis Cooper Obituary

The memory of Lewis Cooper in Georgetown, Illinois, born in Danville, Illinois, who passed away on April 24, 2026 at the age of 70, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Lewis Cooper to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, George Cooper Sr. and Gertrude Cooper (Shepard); his stepson Jared Lappin; and his siblings, Scott Dearing, Dewy Cooper, Barbara Midcap, George Cooper Jr., Alice Truax, Richard Cooper, Carolyn Kiezmann, Deborah Cooper and James Cooper.

He is survived by: his wife Sheila Cooper (Johnson); his son Billy Cooper; his stepson Mark Lappin (Donna); his grandsons, Chad Nichols, Gage Lappin, Brock Lappin and Joel Lappin; his great grandchild Ryder Lappin; his siblings, Shirley Hardesty, Helen Hardesty and Ron Cooper (Char); and his pets, Vinnie and Bandit. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held on Wednesday, April 29th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Sunset Funeral Home & Cremation Center (200 E West St, Georgetown, IL 61846). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, April 29th 2026 at 12:00 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Thursday, April 30th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the Danville National Cemetery (1900 E Main St, Danville, IL 61834).